Treasury Department blocks certain journalists from covering G20 meeting
Summary
The U.S. Treasury Department did not allow some reporters from major news outlets to attend a Group of 20 finance meeting in North Carolina. The Treasury has not given a clear reason for blocking these journalists, but a Treasury official said it was not related to their opinions.Key Facts
- Certain journalists from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg News were denied access to the G20 finance ministers' meeting.
- The meeting took place in Asheville, North Carolina.
- The U.S. Treasury Department handled the credential decisions for this event.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the exclusions were not based on the reporters' viewpoints.
- The Treasury Department has not provided an official explanation for blocking these journalists.
- This action is part of broader restrictions on media access during President Donald Trump’s administration.
- The G20 finance meeting includes ministers from the world's largest economies to discuss financial issues.
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